Question

1. The characteristics of any starting position;
a.stable

b. Comfortable
c. Provide room for full range of motiond.
d. All of the
above​

Answer 1

(d)All of the above

Explanation:

The Starting positions are the postures, from which the movement is initiated. These might be either active or passive in character like Sitting, Kneeling, Standing, and Hanging.

Types of starting positions:

1. Fundamental positions –

The basic five starting positions are: lying, sitting, kneeling, standing, and hanging.

2. Derived positions –

Derived from starting positions.

Altering to the position of the arms, legs or trunk.

To maintain starting positions:

• Equilibrium and stability using – the balance of forces acting upon the body balance of force acting upon the body – muscular isometric contraction muscular isometric contraction

• Postural reflexes control the strength and distribution of muscle contractions.

• During the learning process of new postures, the voluntary effort may be required.

Hence, starting positions should be comfortable stable, and provide room for full range motion.

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